| 释义 |
monotonize, v.|məˈnɒtənaɪz|
[f. monotonous + -ize.]
trans. To render monotonous.
1804Southey Lett. (1856) I. 257 The very snow, which you would perhaps think must monotonise the mountains, gives new varieties. 1824Examiner 199/2 Madame Rossini has languished through Zelmira, and Madame Vestris monotonized Rosina, till every frequenter of the opera must be completely wearied. 1889Blackw. Mag. July 93 This destroys individuality and monotonises character. |